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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 306.18 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 306.18 and 207.19 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 306.18 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/306.18 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 306.18 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 63,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,437.82/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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